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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.81, 768.73 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.81, 768.73 and 306.78 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.81 : 768.73 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.81/768.73 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.81x = 768.73 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.81x = 235,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,830.99/511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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